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Patent CA-2558510-A1 (CA)
Title: Thrombomodulin (thbd) haplotypes predict outcome of patients
Inventor: WALLEY KEITH R
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: The invention provides methods and kits for obtaining a prognosis for a subject having or at risk of developing an inflammatory condition. The method generally comprises determining a thrombomodulin genotype(s) of a subject for one or more SNPs, comparing the determined genotype with known genotypes for the polymorphism that correspond with the ability of the subject to recover from the inflammatory condition and identifying subjects based on their prognosis.
Patent CA-2558698-A1 (CA)
Title: Aspirator for a shower fitting
Inventor: MCNERNEY GERALD J
IPC: E03C1/01
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: An aspirator configured to be received within a shower fitting for generating a negative pressure in response to water flow.
Patent CA-2563890-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR ERIC J
IPC: A61B17/068
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A surgical apparatus for performing endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical procedures is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame and a bellows seal which provides a seal between the frame and a clamping mechanism and the frame and a firing mechanism. The bellows seal is positioned within the frame such that the bellows seal expands outwardly upo n advancement of a clamp member of the clamping mechanism to provide a seal within the frame or to increase the capacity of the seal within the frame.
Patent CA-2565351-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MINOR BARBARA HAVILAND
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane and at least one hydrocarbon. Further, the present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems employing a centrifugal compressor comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4-nonafluoro-4-methoxybutane at least one hydrocarbon. The compositions of the present invention may be azeotropic or near-azeotropic and are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat or as heat transfer fluids.
Patent CA-2568706-A1 (CA)
Title: Wafer-type direct-acting valve
Inventor: OCHIAI MASARU
IPC: F16L23/02
Filed: 2006-11-23
Abstract: In the direct-acting valve of the present invention, no flange is formed in the valve box and the piping is achieved by interposing the valve box between pipe flanges.     The direct-acting valve of the present invention includes:  a driving section 1 that operates by sensing a primary pressure or a secondary pressure; and a valve body 3 communicating with the driving section 1 to open and close a flow path 2. A valve box 4 of the valve is sandwiched between pipe flanges F and Fl tightened by bolts B, B1 ... and nuts N, N1 .... Connecting end portions 10 and 11 to be mated with pipe flanges F and F1 that respectively have an inlet and an outlet 6 and 7 of the flow path 2 are made to be flangeless. A cover flange neck 17 is extended upward from the valve box 4 is formed so as to be interposed between the bolts B and B1 which are provided between the pipe flanges F and F1 and adjacent to each other on the circumference of the pipe flanges F and F1.
Patent CA-2569119-A1 (CA)
Title: Locking element for a dispenser
Inventor: HORN MICHAEL
IPC: B65D25/40
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A locking element for a dispenser for discharging a medium, with: .cndot. an insert body, which has an outlet channel and an exit opening for the medium to be discharged, and .cndot. a piston element which has a piston head co-operating with a piston seat and at least one elastic telescopic leg, characterised in that .cndot. a sealing element is arranged in the outlet channel, which forms the piston seat, and .cndot. the piston element with the at least one telescopic leg is arranged in an enlarging channel portion of the outlet channel, wherein the piston head is pre-tensioned against the piston seat and is pushed out of the piston seat by the exiting medium.
Patent CA-2570516-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAJAGOPAL GANESH
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: The invention provides probe washing cups and methods. A probe washing cup has a washing well and a waste cup. A drying section is disposed between an open end of the probe washing cup and an inlet plane of the washing well. The drying section has a channel that is aligned with the washing well. The channel has an opening for receiving the probe therethrough.
Patent CA-2571471-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VELLELLA VINCENT A
IPC: C10L5/00
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A process for burning coal or other carbonaceous fuels captures sulfur and other undesirable compounds are captured and retained in non-reactive ceramic-like form after the combustion phase. The process involves addition of multiple element alkali powders and/or sorbents preferably containing oxidizing anions such as nitrates and nitrites, preferably based on calcium.  In various embodiments, the remediation materials when applied in a complex powder and/or liquid containing multiple elements, result in higher sulfur capture than the materials would otherwise achieve on an individual basis. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbents contain elements that minimize or lower the melting point of the ash. This leads to lowered cohesiveness and toughness of the ash so that less ash builds up on the boiler and better heat transfer is obtained.
Patent CA-2572845-A1 (CA)
Title: Formation of tetra-substituted enamides and stereoselective reduction thereof
Inventor: WANG YALING
IPC: C07C233/00
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a practical process for the preparation of an enamide (II) by palladium catalyzed coupling of a primary amide (IV) with a compound of structural formula (III), as shown below: As well as to crystalline forms of a compound produced by this process, in particular, an anhydrous crystal form, Form B, and crystalline solvates falling into three patterns, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, and crystalline intermediate compounds produced in the process. Still further, the present invention relates to the stereoselective reduction of the tetrasubstituted enamide (II) to the corresponding amide (I).
Patent CA-2572856-A1 (CA)
Title: Ergonomic chair arm
Inventor: DIFFRIENT NIELS
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The invention provides a chair armrest that is variably adjustable to allow a user to assume an ergonomically preferred sitting position. The ergonomic chair armrest comprises, either separately or together, an arm support assembly (100) capable of adjustment to various positions through a vertical plane and an arm pad assembly (200) capable of adjustment to various positions through a horizontal plane. The invention further provides an ergonomic chair having an armrest that is adjustable in both a vertical plane and a horizontal plane.
Patent CA-2573533-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of precise wire feed control in a welder
Inventor: IHDE JEFFERY R
IPC: B23K9/133
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for a welding-type wire feeder. The feeder includes at least one electronically commutated motor (ECM) configured to deliver a consumable for a welding-type process. The feeder includes a controller configured to electronically commutate the at least one ECM so as to precisely perform push and pull functions, speed and acceleration control, and wire reversal.
Patent CA-2575678-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BOUTILLETTE MICHAEL P
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A steerable imaging catheter is provided, including an elongated catheter tube, at least one steering cable extending along the catheter tube to control the movement of the distal end thereof, and a fiber optic cable extending along the catheter tube. The fiber optic cable transmits illumination light from its proximal end to its distal end and transmits an image from its distal end to its proximal end. In one embodiment, two or more steering cables are used, and the catheter tube is configured to have greater flexibility near its distal end than its proximal end so as to concentrate the movement (flexing) of the catheter tube at its distal end. The use of two or more steering cables, together with the catheter tube having varying flexibility, permit better control of the distal end of the catheter tube while reducing undue twisting of the remainder of the catheter tube.
Patent CA-2576976-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GEE DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-08-21
Abstract: A first file is received in a first format. The first format is determined. A  converter is selected based on the first format. Using the converter, the first file is translated to at least one second file. The second file has a second format.
Patent CA-2578019-A1 (CA)
Title: Cosmetic compositions
Inventor: CHOMZYNSKI PIOTR
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A composition and method for improving skin appearance by reducing skin redness and symptoms associated with skin inflammation, irritation and skin aging by topically treating skin is disclosed. In this composition and method, an active material having the formula given below is applied to the patient at the site of said condition: wherein R1 is selected from -OH and C1-C3 alkyl OH; and R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from -H, -OH, C1-C6 alkyl, and C3-C6 cycloalkyl. The active material should contain no more than five -OH groups. Preferred active materials include 1,2~cyclohexanediol, 1,3-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,2,3-cyclohexanetol, 1,3,5-cyclohexanetriol, and mixtures of those materials. A method of maintaining healthy hair and reducing hair loss using these actives is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2581275-A1 (CA)
Title: Container having textured grip and enhanced wall integrity
Inventor: MACZUZAK MICHAEL J
IPC: B65D1/26
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A nestable or stackable container having at least one recess (120) formed in the sidewall (114) of the container (100) to improve wall strength integrity.  The surface of the recess further including texturing (124) to improve grippability such that the container can be grasped in any direction while providing improved tactile engagement. Engaging portions include an annular shoulder (146) to maintain spacing between adjacent stacked containers, and depressions to define antirotational interlock (142) between adjacent stacked containers.
Patent CA-2583581-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical stapling instrument
Inventor: BILOTTI FEDERICO
IPC: A61B17/072
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument having a staple fastening assembly including a curved cartridge device is disclosed.  The device has a curved open row of staples having first and second ends, a concave side and a convex side. A curved anvil for forming the ends of the staples is opposite the cartridge device. A moving device is adapted to move the anvil with respect to the cartridge device in a parallel relationship. A staple driving device is adapted to drive the staples out of the cartridge device towards the anvil.  A knife having opposing first and second sides is contained in the cartridge device. A knife actuating device is adapted to move the knife towards the anvil. The staple fastening assembly having a retaining pin is adapted to move between the cartridge device and the anvil. The retaining pin is located on the second side of the knife.
Patent CA-2585328-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MINDACH LUTZ
IPC: C08G18/08
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an aqueous dispersion based on unsaturated, amorphous polyesters based on defined dicidol isomers and carboxylic acids.
Patent CA-2588189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UTTLEY DENNIS
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A stream of compressed gas is fed into the lower end of the subsurface hydrocarbon production tubing string, resulting in the formation of numerous gas bubbles within the solids contaminated hydrocarbon fluid that is flowing to surface storage through the subsurface production tubing string and surface flow line. As the stream of hydrocarbon fluid flows through the conduits from the lower subsurface hydrocarbon reservoir altitude to surface storage, the bubbles introduced therein cause altered fluid flow conditions that do not permit the precipitation of normal earthen solids from the hydrocarbon fluid.
Patent CA-2588346-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for dispensing bark beetle pheromone in a controlled manner
Inventor: ZUEHLKE THOMAS
IPC: A01N25/18
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dispensing bark beetle pheromone in a controlled manner. Said device consists of a plastic container comprising one or more sealed chambers, each containing a liquid pheromone that is composed of 2-ethyl-1,6-dioxaspiro[4,4]nonane, 2,4-decadiene carboxylic acid methyl ester and at least one alcohol selected from 2-methyl but-3-en-2-ol and 2-methylbut-3-in-2-ol, at least 50 % of the surface of the walls that form the chambers having a wall thickness ranging between 0.1 and 1 mm. At least said surfaces consist of a plastic material that is an uncoated vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer with a vinyl acetate content ranging between 10 and 17 wt.  %. The invention also relates to a method for combating and controlling the swarming behaviour of the species Pityogenes chalcographus, which is also known as the six-toothed spruce bark beetle.
Patent CA-2589378-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MITANI SHIGERU
IPC: A01N43/40
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A composition for controlling harmful bio-organisms comprising (a) at least one imidazole compound represented by formula (I) (see formula I) wherein R represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; and n represents an integer of 1 to 5, as an active ingredient, and (b) at least one inorganic phosphorus compound as an active ingredient, and a method for controlling harmful bio-organisms comprising applying the composition for controlling harmful bio-organisms onto harmful bio-organisms.
Patent CA-2589988-A1 (CA)
Title: Formes cristallines d'hydrochlorure de (r)-8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1h-3-benzazepine
Inventor: POST NOAH
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des formes cristallines de (R)-8-chloro-1-méthyl-2,3,4,5-tétrahydro-1H-3-benzazépine, des compositions contenant ces formes, ainsi que des préparations et des utilisations de celles-ci.
Patent CA-2592891-A1 (CA)
Title: Reducing arthritis and lameness in subjects by growth hormone releasing hormone (ghrh) supplementation
Inventor: DRAGHIA-AKLI RUXANDRA
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: One aspect of the current invention is a method of preventing and / or treating arthritis and / or preventing or treating lamenes in a subjetc.  Additionally, subject quality of like and welfare, and body conditions scores are improved by utilizing methodology that administers the nucleic acid expression construct encoding a GHRH or functional biological equivalent to a subject throught a parental route of administration. Following a single dose of nucleic acid expression vector, subjects are healthier and effects demonstrated long term without additional administration(s) of the expression construct.
Patent CA-2595389-A1 (CA)
Title: Snap-together patio bench
Inventor: RICHARDSON JED
IPC: A47C11/00
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to kit for a patio bench utilizing injection molded plastic panels capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a secure patio bench. The patio bench may also include an integral storage box positioned beneath the bench seat. The panels utilized for assembling the patio bench are also constructed to allow a number of patio benches to be configured using common components.
Patent CA-2595795-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POWER CHRISTINE
IPC: A61K38/17
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to sCD164 variants and therapeutic uses thereof, in particular for treating or preventing inflammatory or autoimmune disorders.
Patent CA-2597659-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAENPAA SAMULI
IPC: G07C15/00
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for gaming and for a gaming system.  More particularly the present invention relates to mobile or networked gaming with a terminal, such as a mobile terminal. In the method the player is recognized by an existing identifier without specific registration to the gaming system. Also a simple method of paying the prize is provided.
Patent CA-2603699-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated switch-mode power supply and linear regulator
Inventor: VESELIC DUSAN
IPC: H02M3/156
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A power supply includes a switching voltage regulator, and a linear voltage regulator coupled electrically in series with the switching voltage regulator. The switching voltage regulator includes a first input for receiving a DC input signal, a semiconductor switching stage coupled to the first input and configured to provide a first DC voltage signal from the received DC input signal. The magnitude of the first DC voltage signal is less than the received DC input signal. The linear voltage regulator includes a semiconductor current pass stage coupled to the output of the semiconductor switching stage and configured to provide a constant second DC output voltage signal from the first DC voltage signal. The voltage regulators are implemented together within a common integrated circuit housing.
Patent CA-2604342-A1 (CA)
Title: Process for modifying bitumen
Inventor: DANNERT DIETER
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A method for modifying bitumen with waste rubber powder, including a first step of mixing rubber powder with an aromatic oil in proportions of 98-60 %  and 2-40 % respectively, and a second step of mixing the rubber powder from the first step with bitumen in proportions of 3-30 % and 97-70 % respectively, at a temperature of 140-200 ~C and for a time of 5-40 minutes. The method is advantageous mainly in that the bitumen can be modified in a shorter time than with known methods, and in that the specifications of the modified bitumen can be controlled in such a way that it becomes commercially useful, thereby contributing to the solution of the environmental problem of too many tyres.
Patent CA-2605226-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleotide analog composition and synthesis method
Inventor: MUNGER JOHN D JR
IPC: A61K31/52
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising bis(POC)PMPA and fumaric acid (1:1). The composition is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of antiviral compounds, or is useful for administration to patients for antiviral therapy or prophylaxis. The composition is particularly useful when administered orally. The invention also provides methods to make PMPA and intermediates in PMPA synthesis. Embodiments include lithium t-butoxide, 9-(2-hydroxypropyl) adenine and diethyl .rho.-toluenesulfonylmethoxy-phosphonate in an organic solvent such as DMF. The reaction results in diethyl PMPA preparations containing an improved by- product profile compared to diethyl PMPA made by prior methods.
Patent CA-2606722-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOMRICH PAUL ROBERT
IPC: F24H9/18
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A fluid connection for connecting a tubing, such as a gas tubing for a hot water tank burner, to a metal fitting includes a deformed outer portion of the fitting.  In particular, a recess is defined between radially inner and outer portions of the fitting, and the tubing is inserted into that recess. The inner portion of the fitting extends into an inner bore of the tubing to provide support at the inner bore.  The outer portion of the fitting is then deformed radially inwardly to secure the tube to the fitting.
Patent CA-2607048-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHENG HUNG YU
IPC: B26F1/14
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A punch comprises a connecting bar and two punching means. The two punching means are mounted rotatably to the connecting bar. The punch according to the invention may punch two or three holes on sheets of paper as desired by rotating the connecting bar and one punching means since two punching means are mounted rotatably to the connecting bar.
Patent CA-2607462-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT E
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A dock has a cradle and at least one port for recharging and communicating with a tire pressure monitoring tool. The dock recognizes that the tool is inserted into the dock; evaluates the programming in the memory; compares the programming in the memory against programming stored in a computer; determines whether the programming in the memory is older than the programming stored in the computer; and if the programming in the memory is older than the programming in the computer, then loads the programming from the computer into the memory.
Patent CA-2607463-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method to transfer data from a tire pressure monitor tool to a remote output device such as a printer
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT E
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring tool transmits a triggering signal to a tire sensor; receives a reporting signal from the tire sensor; extracts data from the reporting signal; stores the extracted data; and transmits the stored data to an external device. The transmitted stored data is in a predetermined order, and in a text format.
Patent CA-2611759-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAPSTUN PAUL
IPC: G06K15/06
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: An object comprising first coded data disposed on or in a surface thereof is provided. The first coded data identifies a plurality of locations on the surface and a layout of at least one interactive element associated with the surface. The coded data may be printed by analog printing processes.
Patent CA-2613677-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HASSAN AMER A
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A mechanism is provided to extend the range of wireless devices beyond the range limit that results from timing restrictions imposed by the IEEE 802.11 standard. The mechanism, which operates at the upper level of the 802.11 MAC, determines whether the wireless devices are far apart or not far apart. When the wireless devices are determined to be far apart, the standard retransmission protocol at the lower level of the 802.11 MAC is disabled and a custom ACK packet is utilized. Delivery of a transmitted packet is confirmed if the custom ACK packet is received within a maximum delay period that takes into account the longer propagation delay between wireless devices that are far apart.
Patent CA-2614188-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FU ZHIHONG NMI
IPC: A23K50/15
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a production plant and method for converting biomass into useful chemicals are provided. In a particular embodiment, the method includes fermenting biomass in one or more fermentors to produce a fermentation broth comprising ammonium carboxylate salts, the fermentors containing an ammonium carbonate or ammonium bicarbonate buffer. The method further includes reacting the ammonium carboxylate salts from the fermentors with a high-molecular-weight amine to produce amine carboxylate salt, and thermally cracking the amine carboxylate salt to produce carboxylic acid. In yet another embodiment, the ammonium carboxylate salts from the fermentors may be reacted with a high-molecular-weight alcohol to produce a high-molecular-weight ester, which may be hydrogenated to produce alcohol .